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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,759.78, 25,890.94 and 10,802.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,759.78, 25,890.94 and 10,802.34 is: 14,908.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,759.78 : 25,890.94 = 10,802.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,759.78/25,890.94 = 10,802.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,759.78x = 25,890.94 × 10,802.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,759.78x = 279,682,736.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,682,736.80/18,759.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,908.64

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